Cliff Nunn - Antique Silver and Decorative Arts  
20171226-02   $95.00

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Offered is a fine set of six early American coin silver teaspoons by noted Philadelphia silversmith Thomas Whartenby. These spoons are engraved with a period script monogram of 'WKR' and should date to about 1815-20 based on style. Each spoon is clearly marked with Whartenby's maker's mark (one of several he used over the course of his career). These spoons measure about 5 3/4 inches in length on average, and the total weight for the set is about 90 grams. Condition is very good overall,... Click for details

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3351f   $85.00

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The first in-house pattern produced by Tiffany became the company's namesake design, designated "Tiffany," and reflected Greek Revival design sensibilities. "Beekman" was an 1880s or 1890s reissue of the line, with slight changes.

This 7" long, 1.4 T. oz., preserve spoon is an example of the original pattern, retaining side knobs and having a pointed anthemion tip.

It is marked "Tiffany & Company," "Sterling," Pat. 1869," and with a lower case "m," dating it no later than 1891.

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Old Friends  
3350f   $135.00

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Each of these matching, coin silver, teaspoons measures 5 7/8" long and has a script "AM" monogram set sideways on the handle. The group weigh 5.2 T. oz.

They are a "French Thread" aka "Fiddle Thread" design with slightly upturned handle ends, and oval, pointed, bowls.

Dating circa 1840, they are all stamped "G W & H" for the New York City partnership of William Gale, Jacob Wood & Jasper Hughes, along with a right facing eagle and bust pseudo hallmark that McGrew in his work on marks... Click for details

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3349f   $68.00

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Measuring 1 3/4" in diameter and 1 3/8" across, and weighing approximately 1.0 T. oz., this is a moderate sized napkin ring.

It was made by Gorham, whose "lion, anchor, G" emblem, the word "Sterling," and model number "B2306" are imprinted on the inner wall.

It is engraved "Betty" flanked by "four years old . . . April 3 1904.," which date is consistent with the low tone Art Nouveau style of the piece.

The undulating edges have applied, acanthus leaf pattern rims, while the body has... Click for details

Cliff Nunn - Antique Silver and Decorative Arts  
20171222-05   $120.00

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Offered is a lovely, well made and well preserved early American coin silver table spoon by noted Norfolk silversmith and jeweler Joseph Clarico (b. 1785 - d. 1828), working in Norfolk at least from about 1810 to his death in 1828. His advertisements indicated all kinds of silverwork could be made by his shop, so he or journeymen working for him appear to have made some or all of the silver he sold. This piece probably dates to the latter part of his career, based on the discussion about his... Click for details

Cliff Nunn - Antique Silver and Decorative Arts  
20171222-04   $15.00

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Offered is an American coin silver teaspoon bearing the retailer's mark of Bethlehem jeweler and watchmaker James K. Rauch, who was in business for about 65 years. His biographical information appears below. This piece has a good clear maker's mark and a period engraved script monogram of "MSB" to the front. It also has an interesting close-to-period script monogram of "H de S" to the reverse. This piece also bears a manufacturer's mark for James Watts of Philadelphia. The spoon probably... Click for details

Old Friends  
3347f   $65.00

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Measuring 5" long overall, this tea caddy spoon has a sterling silver, shell-shaped, bowl that is fully hallmarked for Birmingham, England, 1811, with a maker's stamp that appears to be "J.L" or "J.D".

It is fitted with a natural, likely bone, handle that has a rounded end and polished surface.

The bowl has a small, flat, hood that covers the heel, and a silver sleeve that accommodates the handle.

The piece is in excellent condition, showing no bends, tears, or other damage in the... Click for details

Cliff Nunn - Antique Silver and Decorative Arts  
20171221-05   $95.00

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Offered is a fine and rare pair of early American coin silver sugar tongs by the celebrated Philadelphia partnership of Lewis & Smith. Harvey Lewis and Joseph D. Smith worked in partnership from about 1805 to 1811, and produced some of the most finely executed and beautifully engraved silver of their era. Many examples of their excellent hollowware and flatware are extant in public collections.

This piece measures about 6 3/4 inches in length, and weighs about 54 grams. It features a... Click for details

Cliff Nunn - Antique Silver and Decorative Arts  
20171221-04   Sold

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Offered is a lovely and amazingly well-preserved set of five American coin silver spoons by well-known Wilmington, DE silversmith General James Wolf, working circa 1800-22 in that city. Although "General" is part of his given name, Mr. Wolf did serve in the military during the War of 1812, and attained the rank of Major. Wolf's silver-work is sought after and desirable; he made a variety of flatware and hollowware forms over the course of his career, and he was quite productive. Although I've... Click for details

Cliff Nunn - Antique Silver and Decorative Arts  
20171221-03   $85.00

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Offered is a good and scarce pair of American coin silver table spoons from Hagerstown, Maryland. Some consider silver from Maryland towns like Hagerstown to be Southern coin silver due to the sympathies of many of the inhabitants. These spoons bear the maker's mark of Thomas Alexander Boullt (1818-1876), a well-known Hagerstown silversmith, jeweler, watchmaker and clockmaker. Take a look at all the pictures In the latter part of his long (1846-70s) career, Boullt was advertising as a jeweler... Click for details

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20171221-02   $45.00

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Offered is a nice Scottish provincial silver spoon by jeweler and silversmith John Pringle, working in Perth circa 1823-60. This piece probably dates to the earlier part of Pringle's career. It is engraved with a period Scottish-style script monogram of JF or IF, and bear's Pringle's maker's mark, struck twice and accompanied by two strikes of a Perth eagle pseudo-hallmark. Please take a look at all the photos. This piece measures about 5 7/16 inches in length and weighs about 14 grams. ... Click for details

Old Friends  
3345f   $225.00

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Stamped "F.A.B & Co.," this 8" long, approximately 2.0 T. oz., coin silver sugar sifter was produced by Francis A. Bunnell (also Bunnelle) of Syracuse, New York, in the 1860s.

The pattern is known as "Fox Head" or "Wolf Head," indicative of the three dimensional animal figure situated at the tip of the handle. This is embellished by ivy leaves that appear on both sides of the handle and backside heel of the bowl.

The actual sifter is round, 2 1/2" in diameter, has an essentially flat... Click for details

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3344f   $48.00

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Marked with the "griffin" emblem of the Merrill Company, "Sterling," and model number "291," this round trivet measures 5 1/2" in diameter.

It stands 3/4" high and rests on four silver ball feet, which distinguishes it from most other similar items which do not have feet.

The body is thick glass with a plain surface. This is encased in a sterling frame (not overlay) with leaf and flower engraving. There is a reserve area, which in this instance was never monogrammed.

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3343f   $225.00

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A very large item measuring 10 3/4" long overall, with a blade that is 5" by 2 1/2" at the widest, and weighing 4.1 T. oz., this solid silver pie server traces to the Boston Arts & Crafts movement as it existed during the first half of the twentieth century.

It is stamped "KLF & Son" and "Sterling" for the renowned Finnish born and trained silversmith Karl F. Leinonen, who headed the (Boston) Handicraft Shop from 1901 to at least 1932.

The design of this is in the manner of Georg Jensen,... Click for details

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3342f   $78.00

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A 7 5/8" long, 1.5 T. oz., preserve, small berry, or possibly pudding, spoon, this piece has an implied provenance.

It is engraved "Martha" in script on the handle front, and "Akron. O." "Dec. 25. 1891." on the reverse.

Made by Wood & Hughes, the pattern is that company's "Venetian," which is a Moorish or Renaissance Revival design.

The plum-shaped bowl is relative large and elongated at 3" by 1 13/16" wide, by 3/4" at the deepest. It has a central groove in the base, a flange rim,... Click for details

Gebelein  
5393   $475.00

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Round,with twisted rope design 1/4" wide around tray about 1/4" from edge of tray. Diameter 7",weight 8 troy ounces. No monogram. Mark condition is excellent as is the overall tray except for normal surface scratches.